Luncheon and Bridge Planned for Country Club Women
A guest day luncheon, the last of the season, is planned for women of the country club Thursday afternoon at the club house. Luncheon reservations should be made with Mrs. Richard Mc Cleery or Mrs. Alfred Brown before Tuesday evening. The luncheon at 1 o'clock will be followed by bridge games during the afternoon.
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The
Country Club
Richard McCleery
Alfred Brown
Cochairmen
Child Study Dept. to Meet Thursday
The Fortnightly club's department of child study will hold its first meeting of the new club year on Thursday evening in the home of Mrs. William M. Nichol at 627 West Washington Street. The program will review the book Fear or Faith in Child Training by Mrs. F E. Bartow. Meeting opens at 7 30 p m.
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Department of Child Study
William M. Nichol
West
Washington Street
F E. Bartow
U.P
United Presbyterian Missionary Society
Gladys Twinam
Mary Manners
M. Kk. Lease
J. L. Colthurst
Ainsworth
Etta Manwell
Sadie Davie
Jessie Fletcher
M. BK. Society
Missionary Society of
Me Honist
W. Rich
Daisey Huber
Ollie Atwyl
Armacost
Vess
Grace Fletcher
Strain
Mrl Rich
Anwyl
Burlington
Rose Moorhead
Meeks
Jack Howard
Rich
Methodist Church to Honor New Pastor and Family
The Meth odist congregation will honor its new pastor Rev R C Keagy and family with a Wednesday evening reception at the church. A cooperative dinner begins at 6 30 with families bringing dishes and table service. Ladies Aid will provide coffee and a special choir table.
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The
Methodist Church
R. C. Keagy
Ladies Aid Society
Social calendar items list community events
A dense list of upcoming local group meetings and social events for Monday through Thursday. Highlights include Handcraft potluck at Mrs. Vic Crone, DeMolay and Masonic Temple gatherings, Shalom class luncheon, Priscilla club, Damascus Shrine, reception for new Methodist pastor, various club meetings, and Homemakers and Rural Woman events with locations and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Crone
Crone
Masonic Temple
Steel Pays Taxes in 1988 Tax Levy Totals 98.6 Million
In 1988 a total of 98.6 million dollars was levied in taxes on the steel industry, reflecting the fiscal impact on major steel producers and related firms within the sector.
Finke Family Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Washington Home
Mr and Mrs Roy Finke marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a noon fried chicken dinner at their northwest Washington home. Attendees included relatives from Washington Columbus Junction Crawfordsville and local households. gifts were exchanged and a corn yielding contest demonstration was held during the day. The gathering featured the Finke children Clara Everette William Ellis and Alice Marie among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Finke
Washington
Tommy
W. &. Finke
Antion Finke
Columbus Junction
Earl Finke
Silas Finke
Elon Christner
Rodger
Crawfordsville
Finke
Clara, Everette
William, Ellis
Alice Marie
Mrs Roy Havel Is Birthday Honoree
About thirty relatives and friends gathered at the Roy Havel home Thursday evening to celebrate her birthday. The evening included card playing and visiting. A lunch prepared by the guests was served after an enjoyable evening. Many more happy birthdays were wished for the guest of honor.
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Roy Havel
Dairy consumption per person tops 472 pounds yearly
A dairy review states that in the United States each man woman and child consumes about 472 pounds of dairy products annually, reflecting broad national consumption patterns.
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United States
Pation
Jeanne West entertains Christian Endeavor Society
Jeanne West hosted the Christian Endeavor Society gathering at her parents home in West Chester. The event featured indoor and outdoor activities with refreshments provided at the end. Attendees included Evelyn Davidson Earnest Eki Eugene Chalupa Raymond Lawrence Mildred Velma Alvin Kephart Bonnie Wilbur West Lelia Miller Betty Virginia Marga Chalupa Wilma Richards Geor Caleb Chris Erlenbush Ralph Erlenbush Gilbert Eugenia Dickinson Margaret Dill Ray Born Davis Omer Wagner and Fleta McAvoy.
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Tom Weat
West West Chester
Jeanne West
Christian Endeavor Society
Evelyn Davidson
Earnest Eki
Eugene Chalupa
Raymond
Lawrence
Mildred
Velma
Alvin Kephart
Bonnie Aod
Wilbur West
Lelia Miller
Betty
Virginia
Marga Chalupa
Wilma Richards
Geor Caleb
Chris
Helen
Lexington Circle Reveals Mystery Friend Names
Lexington circle holds all day meeting at the Ralston home on Wednesday September 27 with Mrs Wilkson presiding. Each member brings a gift for her Mystery Friend as the friends will be revealed at this gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Moonless February Recurs Across Years
Collier’s Weekly notes a rare February without a full moon occurs about five times per century. It happened in 1856 1885 1915 1934 and is expected again in 1196.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's Weekly
Insurance in Force in the United States
Life insurance in force across the United States amounts to about 938 dollars per person. Total policies and amounts reported reach over 117 million in the cited statistics, reflecting substantial coverage nationwide.
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United States
Legion Auxiliary Monthly Meeting at Crawfordsville
The Crawfordsville Legion Auxiliary held its monthly meeting with good attendance. After a business session, members sewed carpet rags for Knoxville soldiers. refreshments were served by Mrs. N. J. Lease.
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Legion Auxiliary
Crawfordsville
Mary Manners
the Legion Auxiliary
Knoxville
N. J. Lease
Congregation Plans Supper to Honor Rev Voss Family
The Crawfordsville Methodist Church schedules a Wednesday potluck supper at 6.44 pm to honor Rev and Mrs Voss their son Wendell and teachers of the school. The Junior class will stage Grandma Goes to Hollywood Friday Sept 21 in a comedy. Local teachers attended a Winfield reception for teachers and boards from nearby towns hosted by the Junior Chamber.
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Crawfordsville
Methodist Church
Voss
Wendell
Pieuss
Hollywood
Winfield
Olds
Mt Union
Wyman
Pleasant Lawn
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Wale Rauscher
Orie Lelehty
Paws Harms
Berniew Boddicker
Marguerite York
Iilene Benson
Violet Berestrom
Margaret Johnston
James Clinger
Robert Lease
Sumner
Sumner and Mrs. Rose Shaver
Sigourney
Br. N. Lease
KR. K. Lease
Sandy Hook Neighbors Attend Funerals and Visits
Rept. 22 M and Mrs Lieyd Farrier accompanied Mr and Mrs Chas Griffin to Char ton for the funeral of Mrs Griffin's cousin Mr and Mrs ioy Heaseltine. Heaseltine family visited with Robert and kin east of Columbus Junction. Mrs Farrier visited near Keota while Herah and Mr Thompson took Robert to school work at Ames.
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Mr. W. Mineart
Sandy Hook
Lieyd Farrier
Chas. Griffin
Charton
Griffin
Ioy
Heaseltine
Tein
Robert
Columbuse Junction
Tiloah Farrier
Keota
Hirah
Mr. Thompson
Ames
Can't Domesticate It Cottontail Rabbits Thrive in Wild Closeness
The cottontail rabbit, common in nearly every state, lives near humans and raises young in farms and suburbs. The National Wildlife Federation notes attempts to breed them in captivity for docking rooses have failed. only in very large enclosures where they can roam freely will they reproduce.
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National Wild Fire Federation
Veryge
Crone Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding at Washington
Mr and Mrs Sherm Crone marked their golden wedding with a family dinner at their Iowa river cottage. Attending were three daughters and three sons with spouses and numerous relatives from Peoria Palmyra Quincy and Washington. The cake was a large three tiered yellow frosted confection. The Crone store in Washington has been run by their sons since Mr Crone retired about two years ago.
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Sherm Crone
Iowa River
B. Lighthall
Peoria
Thomas K. DuBois
Tommy
Palmyra
Rex Long
Talma
Carl
Quincy
Vic Crone
Bob
Ted Crone
Donna
Charles Crone
Charles, Jr
Janet
Crone
Harry Crone
A Bh Schmeoeller
Kad Wells
Otha Huber
BK. EK. Stutsman
Paul Harvey
William Taylor
Nola Faulkner
A. BE. Baldrige
Roy Teets
W. B. Dupuis
Washington
Williams
Conesville
Gerald Teets
Katona
Jennie Lighthall
Ill
C. B. Lighthall
W. M Conner
Y M C A Week Notes Highlight Activities
The weekly YMCA notes describe strong turnout for swimming classes aided by fall weather and a new trapeze over the pool. Billy Cox spoke on Walt Disney's studio in Tollywood. attendance neared 100 percent. The HiV initiation, cabinet pulling ceremony, AAA meeting, and Kenteco district gathering are noted alongside a Whalenx Fraternity dinner and Kalona skating party.
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Red Little
Ye Mens Club
Billy Cox
Walt Disney
Maria Bers
Vernon Fletcher Named Penitentiary Guard at Ft Madison
Vernon Fletcher has been appointed as a guard at Blaze Penitentiary in Ft Madison after visiting Monday and learning of his appointment on Wednesday. Friends and family express support as Mere Chester Cherryholmes and her son Danny visit Washington for the day and later gather at the home of Mere Gale Kebley. The Fletcher family also notes their son was hospitalized with diphtheria but is progressing well after a quote of quarreling relatives being released. Hayden of Chillicothe, Ohio visits for business and to see relatives. Rev. is mentioned in relation to earlier events.
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Mary _Manners
Vernon Fletcher
Blaze
Ft. Madison
Chester Cherryholmes
Danny
Washington Fhurstay
Mre Cherryholmes
Gale Kébley
Frank Fletcher
Moline
Fletcher
Hayden
Chiljicothe
Surprise 50th Wedding Anniversary Planned by Fresno Couple
Mrs. A N Porter of Fresno California announced to friends here a surprise celebration for their 50th wedding anniversary on August 28. Friends responded by sending wishes and affection for the couple.
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A. N. Porter
Fresno
Calif
Ange
Local birthdays mark September 25 celebrations
Carol Grecian turns nine, Gweneth Kruser in University of Iowa nursing studies has a birthday, Mrs E Dutro of Davenport and her brother Harold White of Ainsworth share the day, Patricia Koch of Keota also has a birthday, Esther Gerdes age nine with parents Thomas and Mrs. Gerdes, Arden Saforek of Richmond and several others including Mrs J Watts, Mrs Della Miller, Ed Chalupa, and Mary Aletha Guy are honored today.
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Gweneth Kruser
University of Iowa School At Nursing
E. Raymond Dutro
Davenport
Harold White
Ainsworth
Esther June Gerdes
Mrs
Thomas Gerdes
Arden Saforek
Richmond
J. Or. Watts
Della Miller
Ed Chalupa
Mary Aletha Guy
Knights and lodges schedule meetings and funeral service
Knights of Columbus will hold a regular meeting Monday at 8 pm in the K C hall. Knights of Pythias lodge meets Monday night for esquire work. P A R members meet Tuesday at 1 45 pm at the Congress hotel to attend Mrs Ralph Smiths funeral at 2 pm. Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting is Wednesday at 9 30 am at Mrs Bessie Weads home 602 North Marion avenue.
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Knights of Columbus
K.C. Hall
Knights of Pythias Lodge
P.A.R
Congress Hotel
Ralph Smith
Presbyterian Cottage
Bessie Wead
North
Marion Avenue
White mahogany misnamed wood prima vera confusion
The article clarifies that the so called white mahogany is prima vera a light colored wood resembling mahogany in grain but not related. It warns not to confuse prima vera with blond mahogany a light finish achieved by bleaching.
Congratulatory Ecard Privilege for Camp Helpers at Siloam Springs
Readers note a wave of congratulatory ecards totaling over 200 messages for a pair who spent the summer assisting at a youth camp in Siloam Springs Arkansas where their nephew W C Townsend serves as director. Rev Porter previously led the United Presbyterian church from 1929 to 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siloam Springs
Arkansas
W. C Townsend
Porter
United Presbyterian Church
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Child Study Dept
M.E. Congregation
Ijwa Southern
Utilities
Shalom
Rosemary Club
P. F. Whisler
Poster Club
Homer Jarrard
U.P. Missionary Society
S. W. Livingston
Priscilla Club
E. M. McConaughy
West Main Street
Damascus Shrine
Junior Missionary Society
New Methodist
M.K
Ladies Aid
Lexington Circle
Wilson
Ralston
Just Us
Max Cook
East Third Street
Stanley Fishburn
A. W. Yard
East Fifth Street
Luella Mackenzie
Enneenien M. E. Church Bethel Missionary Society
Ellen Wallace
J. Simmering
North Seventh Avenue
Lester Stone
Ee Country Club
Rural Woman's Club
E. L. Barthelow
Harmony Club
Alvin Shebeck
West Washington
Snd
Lukaveky
Richter
Rothschild
Carl Richter
Persoxpert
Rothschild's
George W. Brown
Brown
Leigh W. Soule
William Mercer
Edna
W. L. Alcorn
Helen Levis
Elizabeth Irwin
Jessie Klein
Mrs. Finke
Mrs. Roy Havel
EB. V. McCollum
Johns Hopkins University
Iowa Dairy Industry Commission
T.T.T
Chautauqua Park
Presbyterian Society
Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society
Hanel Whearhead
A. F. Chapman
Florence Mauxwell
Chapman
Hazel Moorhead
Hugh S. Davies
White Cross Sewing Club
Mrs. Sherm Crone
Mr. and Mrs. Crone
Y M.C.A
Rotary
Representative Martin
Jack Mace
Catinet
George Yield
AAA
Kenteco
Whalenx
North Side Cafe
Kalona
Carol Grecian
Owen Grecian
Patricia Kay Koch
Jufim
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